Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Major George S. Welch Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Major George S. Welch Elementary School serves the northeast part of Dover, DE, covering an area of approximately 5.1 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Major George S. Welch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Major George S. Welch Elementary School's student population of 261 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Educational Excellence is a Tradition
School Rankings
Major George S. Welch Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Major George S. Welch Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 199 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.6%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
33%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
16%
5%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Welch Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Major George S. Welch Elementary School's ranking?
Major George S. Welch Elementary School is ranked #3 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Major George S. Welch Elementary School often compared to?
Major George S. Welch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School, Booker T. Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Major George S. Welch Elementary School?
261 students attend Major George S. Welch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Major George S. Welch Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Major George S. Welch Elementary School?
Major George S. Welch Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Major George S. Welch Elementary School offer ?
Major George S. Welch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Major George S. Welch Elementary School part of?
Major George S. Welch Elementary School is part of Caesar Rodney School District.
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